Latest Foreign Investment Review Board News

Northern Minerals has withdrawn its Extraordinary General Meeting and obtained a court order to defer its 2025 AGM until June 30, 2026, allowing more time for regulatory review. This move supports progress toward a key investment decision for its Browns Range rare earths project.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.

TPC Consolidated Limited reported a 4.1% revenue increase to $103.6 million and a 62% jump in underlying EBITDA for the half-year ended December 2025, while the proposed acquisition scheme faces regulatory hurdles.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

HMC Capital has forged a strategic partnership with global investor KKR, securing up to $603 million to expand its Energy Transition Platform focused on battery storage and wind projects. This deal aims to boost Australia’s renewable capacity while enhancing shareholder returns.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.

Global Uranium and Snow Lake Resources have agreed to a binding merger scheme, with Snow Lake acquiring all remaining shares of Global Uranium. This follows a major drilling success at the Pine Ridge Uranium Project and regulatory approvals that pave the way for a combined uranium-focused entity.

Toro Energy shareholders are set to gain exposure to a diversified uranium portfolio through IsoEnergy’s acquisition offer at a near 80% premium, while Toro advances its Wiluna Uranium Project amid strong market tailwinds.

Northern Minerals has made significant strides in developing its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, securing substantial funding support from US and Australian agencies alongside a $60.5 million capital raise. Exploration success and engineering progress position the company for a Final Investment Decision by late 2026.

Tanami Gold NL reports significant drilling progress and an 18% increase in resource tonnes at its Central Tanami Project, reinforcing its growth potential ahead of a key joint venture acquisition.